How to Choose a Garage Door Opener

How to Choose a Garage Door Opener

Adding a garage door opener to your home not only offers convenience for easy access, but it also provides illumination and improved security. With so many types and features available, you're probably confused about how to choose a garage door opener to meet your specific needs.

The main thing to decide when you're looking at a garage door opener is the drive type. This refers to the mechanism that actually opens and closes the door. There are three drive options available.

Chain Drive

The most common type as it is suited to almost all widths or heights of door openings, besides having the capacity to lift various materials. It is also affordable and makes use of chain for moving the door. As what the name suggests, this opener uses a chain, which is connected to your garage door. In return, it pushes or pulls the entry point in the track.

Belt Drive

It is similar to chain drive, though it operates using a rubber belt. It is the quietest type among all, however a bit more expensive. Belt drives can either be used with light or heavy materials as well as ideal for a multi-panel or one piece garage doors.

Jack Shaft

It’s the least commonly used. Jack shaft is a computerized system, meaning to say it often contains automatic deadbolts.